Yes, I did get to high five (or low five) the Korean bystanders along the way, especially the kids.

One major disappointment about the race is that the 10km finish line is just mats. You can barely tell that it's the finish line.

There was no one giving out finisher T-shirts or medals because only the top finishers in the various categories get medals during the closing ceremony.

Although there were drinks station along the way, there was no one giving you water after you finish. That's why I was saving my water from the last drinks station, knowing it was almost 10km. You can see me holding a cup after crossing the mats in the photo below.

After the race, my sister spoke to these children to find out whether they were actors hired to be there for our benefit. She concluded that they weren't.